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Surf

Rob and Kelly Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Surfing’s Greatest High Five

Wednesday December 16, 2015

And The Inertia's 5th birthday!

The Inertia
Staff
Creators

Leah Dawson Might Save Women’s Surfing

Tuesday November 10, 2015

“My biggest compliment is not that I surf like a man, but that I surf like a woman.”

Zach Weisberg
Staff
Surf

ICON: Alex Gray

Tuesday December 23, 2014

By dealing with the death of his brother through a heroin overdose, Alex Gray personifies the resilience of the human spirit in chasing the ocean's outer limits through surfing giant waves.

The Inertia
Staff
Films

HI-5: The True Story of Rob Machado, Kelly Slater, and Surfing’s Greatest Heat

Tuesday December 15, 2015

The true story behind one of the most iconic moments in surfing: Rob Machado and Kelly Slater's high five.

The Inertia
Staff

Surf

Opinion

5 Reasons John John’s Knee Actually Makes Watching the Men’s Tour More Interesting

Juan Hernandez
Staff
Surf

WSL Slices Big Wave Tour Down to One Tow and One Paddle Event; Adds New Web Series

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Environment

Jack Johnson Surfs a Board Made of 4,000 Cigarette Butts to Send a Message

Joe Carberry
Staff
Surf

How Searching for Waves in the Gaza Strip Mimics Life and Conflict on Land

Ray Kazir
Community
Surf

Jamie O’Brien Won Red Bull Party Wave With an Insane Party Wipeout on a 1-Foot Wave

The Inertia
Staff
Surf

Breaking: Maverick’s Axed From 2019-2020 Big Wave Tour

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Review: Jamie Brisick’s Short Non-Fiction Collection ‘Dazzling Blue’

Dylan Heyden
Featured
Surf

Somebody’s Selling This $35K Vintage Surf Van Once Owned By Green Day Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong

Paul Rusnak
Community
Environment

These Eco-Conscious Fins Are Made with As Many As 70 Recycled Bottle Caps Each

Byron Loker
Community
Surf

Albee Layer Reminisces on an 18-Year-Old John John Just Owning Massive Chopes in 2011

The Inertia
Staff
Opinion

Dear Gabriel Medina, Use Your Voice and Influence to Encourage Saving the Amazon

Chris Dodds
Community
Surf

Owen Wright Defeats Gabriel Medina in Final to Win 2019 Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o

Joe Carberry
Staff
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The Inertia
Founded in 2010, The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoors. We approach the natural world and its devoted culture with curiosity, optimism, and respect. We take pride in bringing our passion for the oceans and mountains to life through original films, reporting, and monumental gatherings. We aim to make a positive impact on our planet through partnerships with nonprofits working hard to preserve earth’s sacred places.

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